Chitipa’s K7.4bn market branded a ‘game changer’ — but Phiri warns builders to stay in line
Minister Ben Phiri cracks the whip: ‘Build it right!’ — K7.4bn Kapoka Market tipped to transform Chitipa Local Government and Rural Development Minister Dr Ben Malunga Phiri delivered the stern message on Saturday during a high‑profile groundbreaking ceremony at Kapoka, in Senior Chief Mwenemisuku’s area. The market, funded under the TRADE Programme with support from IFAD, is being billed as one of the district’s biggest infrastructure upgrades in years — and Phiri made it clear the government will not tolerate shoddy work. He told contractors that the facility must be built exactly as designed, warning that any deviation from approved architectural plans would be met with consequences.
- ▪Minister Ben Phiri cracks the whip: ‘Build it right!’ — K7.4bn Kapoka Market tipped to transform Chitipa Local Government and Rural Development Minister Dr Ben Malunga Phiri delivered the stern message on Saturday during a high‑profile grou
- ▪The market, funded under the TRADE Programme with support from IFAD, is being billed as one of the district’s biggest infrastructure upgrades in years — and Phiri made it clear the government will not tolerate shoddy work.
- ▪He told contractors that the facility must be built exactly as designed, warning that any deviation from approved architectural plans would be met with consequences.
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Chitipa’s K7.4bn market branded a ‘game changer’ — but Phiri warns builders to stay in line July 26, 2026 Nyasa Times Reporter Be the first to comment A cabinet minister has issued a blistering warning to contractors building the K7.4 billion Kapoka Modern Market in Chitipa — telling them they will face penalties if they dare cut corners on the flagship project. Minister Ben Phiri cracks the whip: ‘Build it right!’ — K7.4bn Kapoka Market tipped to transform Chitipa Local Government and Rural Development Minister Dr Ben Malunga Phiri delivered the stern message on Saturday during a high‑profile groundbreaking ceremony at Kapoka, in Senior Chief Mwenemisuku’s area.
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